Looking to finish home schedule strong, Oilers face Sharks
The Edmonton Oilers have an impressive home record and are preparing for the playoffs with strategic planning for their remaining regular-season games. [ more ]
The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Vegas Golden Knights, ending their 16-game winning streak and falling one short of the longest NHL streak.
The key to the Oilers' turnaround has been the work done by Kris Knoblauch and his staff in improving the team's scoring, defensive structure, goaltending, and penalty kill. [ more ]
Kings Should Avoid a Costly Trade at the 2024 Trade Deadline
The Edmonton Oilers had a poor start but recovered and are now in a playoff spot. The Los Angeles Kings started strong but have fallen and need to address goaltending issues. [ more ]
Corey Perry officially signed with the Edmonton Oilers, turning down other teams like the Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Oilers' signing of Perry and the potential return of Dylan Holloway could lead to further moves, including using their first-round pick to trade away Jack Campbell's contract or making a big splash at the trade deadline. [ more ]
Finding potential Barclay Goodrow trade partners - Blue Seat Blogs
Uncategorized The Rangers coaching drama is in full swing, with John Hynes being added to the rumor mill.While that is ongoing, the Rangers are still in offseason mode and likely looking to shed a contract or two.All signs point to a Barclay Goodrow trade as the easiest path to clear cap space, but pulling off a trade like this is more difficult than you might think.
Former Sharks goalie Adin Hill finally finding success with Golden Knights
For Adin Hill, what a difference a fresh start makes.Two summers ago, the San Jose Sharks, moving on from the Martin Jones era, sent a 2022 second-round pick and goaltending prospect Josef Korenar to the Arizona Coyotes for then 25-year-old Hill and a 2022 seventh-round pick.San Jose's heir apparent, however, struggled with injuries and consistency, posting a 10-11-1 record with a .906
Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes eyeing teams with goaltending
Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers are in search of goaltending help due to injuries and underperforming players.
Five teams in the NHL, including the Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens, have goaltending depth that could be traded. [ more ]
NHL rumors: Sharks looking to trade Erik Karlsson, Brett Pesce gaining interest, Oilers eyeing moves
With the Vegas Golden Knights claiming the first Stanley Cup in their franchise's budding and already enviable history earlier this week, the NHL offseason has officially begun.With the NHL's first buyout window already having opened, the NHL draft just two weeks away and whispers and rumors of landscape-altering moves already abound, it appears that a weaker than usual free agent class could lead to an exciting summer on the trade front.
The Story Behind Why Wayne Gretzky Went "Undrafted"
The Vegas Golden Knights are Stanley Cup champions.Original "golden misfit" Jonathan Marchessault claimed Conn Smythe honors over his old team, the Florida Panthers.Marchessault is the first undrafted player to win the Conn Smythe since NHL all-time scoring leader turned TNT Broadcaster Wayne Gretzky.
The 2022-23 Stanley Cup champions are the Vegas Golden Knights, clinching the prize on home ice in Game 5.The top seed in the West defeated the eighth seed in the East, the Florida Panthers.Dom just posted Bits late yesterday afternoon, and unfortunately for us, there have been no new New York Islanders articles posted anywhere valuable since then.
Adin Hill has very similar story to former Flames' goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff | Offside
The path to stardom wasn't easy for former Calgary Flames goaltender Mikka Kiprusoff, nor has it been for Adin Hill.Hill, who is currently serving as the No. 1 goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights, finds himself just two wins away from a Stanley Cup championship.If you were to have watched him since he came into action during the second round versus the Edmonton Oilers, you would think he was one of the best in the business.
Reports Suggest Oilers to Revisit 2 Failed Trade Deadline Deals
The Edmonton Oilers have a number of hooks in the water ahead of this past season's NHL Trade Deadline.A number of outlets reported that the Oilers were looking into acquiring 2023 Norris Trophy finalist Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks.Karlsson sounded willing, but the deal was too complicated to make work.
Celebrity sightings at the 2023 NBA and NHL playoffs
Is it just us or have these playoffs been more star-studded than normal?Aaron Rodgers becoming a Madison Square Garden fixture.Sauce Gardner not realizing he was sitting right next to Jessica Alba.Even Los Angeles Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson making his triumphant Crypto.comArena return for the first time in years.
Connor McDavid, David Pastrnak, and Erik Karlsson named finalists for 2023 Ted Lindsay Award as Players' MVP
The National Hockey League Players Association announced its three finalists for the 2023 Ted Lindsay Award, which is given out annually "to the most outstanding player in the NHL" as voted by players.Connor McDavid, David Pastrnak, and Erik Karlsson are the three finalists vying for the award.
Column: Former Kings and Ducks close to hoisting Stanley Cup with Golden Knights
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Golden Knights goaltender Jonathan Quick has experienced the delicious, fluttery anticipation of Stanley Cup Eve twice before.As the most valuable player in the Kings' 2012 sprint through the playoffs and again in a gritty 2014 run, he had to live shot by shot, not daring to look ahead while friends, family and fans were planning celebrations.
Bruins Stanley Cup Architect In Running For Maple Leafs Job?
Peter Chiarelli orchestrated a Bruins team that made life miserable for the Maple Leafs, including handing Toronto one of the most embarrassing losses in hockey history.Now, could the Leafs be turning their hockey operations over to the former rival?One of the major offseason storylines in the NHL is how the Leafs will go about replacing general manager Kyle Dubas after the club announced last week he wouldn't be returning.
2023 team report cards: Oilers still unable to support stars
Last season, the Edmonton Oilers started to put the pieces of the playoff puzzle together, making it to the Western Conference Final.Unfortunately, they were swept in that series, and this season, they were unable to get back to that point.The Oilers began their postseason with a rematch against the Los Angeles Kings, which they won for the second straight year.
Vegas Golden Knights take the series over the Edmonton Oilers
The Vegas Golden Knights won a very close game-five match against the Edmonton Oilers.As a result, they came into game six with a 3-2 series lead and a chance to clinch it.The Oilers, of course, needed a big effort to force a game seven.The series saw the two teams rotate wins up to that point so the Oilers liked their chances as it felt like their turn to win.
Vegas Golden Knights have Edmonton Oilers on the brink of elimination
The Edmonton Oilers dominated game four against the Vegas Golden Knights which got the series all tied up at two.Both teams had exchanged plenty of punches (both literally and figuratively) in this matchup.Coming into game five, it felt likely that the game would be much closer than the previous four and it was.
The Oilers and Golden Knights keep exchanging punches
The Edmonton Oilers were blown out by the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night by a final score of 5-1.That came one game after the exact score was in Edmonton's favor a few nights before that.Each team seems to be exchanging punches with each other (both literally and figuratively) in this series.On Wednesday night, the Oilers took it to the Vegas Golden Knights by a final score of 4-1.
Alex Pietrangelo ejected for two-handed slash to Leon Draisaitl's arm: 'That's not a hockey play'
The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers have been trading blowouts in their second-round playoff series and on Wednesday night it was the Oilers that took it to the Golden Knights.Edmonton put four unanswered goals past Vegas and held on for an eventual 4-1 win to even up the series at two wins apiece.
What To Expect From Barry Trotz First Draft With The Nashville Predators
The Barry Trotz era is about to begin in Nashville.Yes, there already was a Barry Trotz era where he was the coach of the Nashville Predators.We're talking about the new Barry Trotz era where he takes over as team general manger.Making Trotz first draft even more exciting is the fact it's being held in his home rink in Nashville, as the Predators host this year's draft.
Bruins' David Pastrnak Named Finalist For League MVP
Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak was named as one of the three finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy, given to the NHL's most valuable player, on Friday night.Pastrnak, already named a Ted Lindsay Award finalist earlier this week, joins forwards Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers in the nominations.
Dallas Stars will meet Vegas Golden Knights in West Finals
On Sunday night, the Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Western Conference Finals by eliminating the Edmonton Oilers.It was a series filled with tons of elite skill and Vegas prevailed.They then awaited the winner of Monday night's game seven between the Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken.Either way, we knew the battle for the West would be amazing.
Sharks get a bit unlucky with one of their first-round draft picks (and their ex-goalie played a role)
The San Jose Sharks found out on May 8 that their first pick in this year's NHL Draft will be at No. 4 overall.They also now know where their second first-round selection will be.The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, earning s 5-2 win to capture the best-of-seven series four games to two.
Sharks get a bit unlucky with one of their first-round draft picks (and their ex-goalie played a role)
The San Jose Sharks found out on May 8 that their first pick in this year's NHL Draft will be at No. 4 overall.They also now know where their second first-round selection will be.The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, earning s 5-2 win to capture the best-of-seven series four games to two.
Sharks get a bit unlucky with one of their first-round draft picks (and their ex-goalie played a role)
The San Jose Sharks found out on May 8 that their first pick in this year's NHL Draft will be at No. 4 overall.They also now know where their second first-round selection will be.The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, earning s 5-2 win to capture the best-of-seven series four games to two.
Sharks get a bit unlucky with one of their first-round draft picks (and their ex-goalie played a role)
The San Jose Sharks found out on May 8 that their first pick in this year's NHL Draft will be at No. 4 overall.They also now know where their second first-round selection will be.The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, earning s 5-2 win to capture the best-of-seven series four games to two.
Golden Knights News: Alex Pietrangelo faces supplemental discipline
Wednesday night in Edmonton, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo made a very dangerous play that should never happen in an NHL game.He took his stick and baseball-swung it down like a sword at Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl.After it made contact with him, Draisaitl went down in pain and stayed there for a few seconds.
Alex Ovechkin reveals which current NHL player's jersey he would buy if forced to choose one
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been doing the Russian media rounds since returning to his home country for the offseason.Ovi stopped by the studio of Russian soccer-based YouTube channel, It's Football, Bro! for an over hour long conversation about a wide variety of topics this past Thursday.
Welp, the Capitals did not win the draft lottery.Chicago winning, ick, was the big news of Monday night, though Vegas' thorough throttling of the Edmonton Oilers was pretty fun to watch too.And now we have two games in two 2-1 series, the inflection point where we find out if a series will be tight or if finishing it is just a formality.
McDavid, Karlsson, Pastrnak finalists for Ted Lindsay Award
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson and Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak were announced Wednesday as the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award, given to "the most outstanding player in the NHL" as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players' Association.
McDavid, Karlsson, Pastrnak finalists for Ted Lindsay Award
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson and Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak were announced Wednesday as the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award, given to "the most outstanding player in the NHL" as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players' Association.
Oilers need another pushback against the Golden Knights
The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights have played two straight blowout games.Each team earned a 5-1 win in the last two, which isn't what we necessarily expected in this series.It felt like it would be more like the first game, which was close the entire time.Vegas now has the advantage, as they were the most recent team in the matchup to win.
Bruins' Patrice Bergeron Nominated For King Clancy Trophy
Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron was named one of the 32 nominees for the King Clancy Trophy, awarded "to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."Bergeron won the award at the conclusion of the 2012-13 season for being involved in numerous charitable organizations, including his own, "Patrice's Pals," which brings hospital patients and children's groups to watch Bruins games from a luxury suite.
Vegas Golden Knights turn the tide on the Edmonton Oilers
Game two between the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers was pure domination for the Oil.They won the game in a convincing (5-1) fashion.It was the work of their star players at its finest.We know just how lethal Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl can be when they are on top of their game.It showed in the game two beat down that got the series tied at one.
Reaction: Blackhawks win the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery for Connor Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks won the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery and now will be able to add Connor Bedard to their organization at the upcoming NHL draft.Kyle Davidson's rebuild might now be looking a little bit different than originally intended.Reaction: Blackhawks win the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery for Connor Bedard The Blackhawks had an 11.5 percent chance at winning the NHL Draft Lottery, and somehow it happened.
The second round of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is about halfway completed.Accordingly, it's a great time to start looking at candidates to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason's most valuable player.There are several early candidates, but they can't all fit into the top five, which is what you'll see here.
The Oilers blow out the Golden Knights and tie the series
The Vegas Golden Knights found a way to hold on to game one and defeat the Edmonton Oilers despite the four-goal performance by Leon Draisaitl.They did what they needed to do to squeak out a win.They came into game two thinking that a win would create a commanding lead for them.That would have been correct, however, as it is always very difficult to come back from being down 0-2.